"ȝeinturn" meaning in Middle English

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Noun

Forms: ȝeinturns [plural], ȝaintorn [alternative], gayn-turn [alternative], yeynturn [alternative]
Etymology: From ȝein- + turn. Etymology templates: {{pre|enm|ȝein-|turn}} ȝein- + turn Head templates: {{head|enm|nouns|g=|g2=|g3=|head=|sort=}} ȝeinturn, {{enm-noun}} ȝeinturn (plural ȝeinturns)
  1. A turning back, away, or aside; an evasion or evasive movement.
    Sense id: en-ȝeinturn-enm-noun-6yUbuDNK Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header, Middle English terms prefixed with ȝein-, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 71 29 Disambiguation of Middle English terms prefixed with ȝein-: 66 34 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 76 24 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 76 24
  2. A reversal of attitude or behaviour.
    Sense id: en-ȝeinturn-enm-noun-RkBeoTId
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: agayn-turnen, gain-turnynge
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